MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened close (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened close (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective missing ()
Coolant leak level very low ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear exhaust hitting driveshaft
Oil leak ()
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre worn very inner edge
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre worn very inner edge
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under body showing signs of surface corrosion
Under body showing signs of surface corrosion
n/s rear tyre wearing on out side
Brake pads wearing low , discs worn
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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DS03 HVK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS03 HVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DS03 HVK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 July 2003.
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